Kia Optima: First generation (MS; 2000–2005)
From 2000-2005 Optimas were a rebadged variant of the Hyundai Sonata, differing only from the Sonata in minor exterior styling details and equipment content.
Second generation (MG; 2005–2010)
The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except the United States and Malaysia, and as the Kia Lotze in South Korea, was launched in South Korea in November 2005. ...
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Shift Lock System
For your safety, the Automatic Transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park):
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To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out from the retractor.
3. Insert the tongue plate into the open end of the buckle until an audible “click”
is heard, ...
Headlight leveling device
Automatic type
It is automatically adjusted the headlight beam level according to the number
of the passengers and the loading weight in the luggage area.
And it offers the proper headlight beam u ...